Senior shortstop Tyler Atkins throws out a runner during Bethel-Tate's 4-3 loss to Wyoming at Crosley Field May 16. Atkins will play baseball at UC Clermont.

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Tyler Atkins appears to be the quieter of the twins who have graced the Bethel-Tate courts and fields for the past four seasons.

While sister Taylor gives longer answers and is "socially talkative" on Twitter, Tyler appears to let his play speak for itself. Readers of cincinnati.com nominated and voted him as the 2013 Bethel Journal Sportsman of the Year.

His best sport is baseball which he started playing with his sister in Knothole years ago. He recently finished his senior season for coach Jeff Dennis as a first team Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division performer. ...